Historical Events
- John N Mitchell (former US Attorney General) released on parole from federal prison
Mead's Posthumous Medal
US President Jimmy Carter announces he is awarding Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously to anthropologist Margaret Mead
Famous Birthdays
- Josu Sarriegi, Spanish football player, born in Lazkao, Spain
- Spider Loc [Curtis Williams], American rapper (G-Unit), and actor, born in Compton, California
- Svetlana Khorkina, Russian gymnast, born in Belgorod, Russia
- Wiley [Richard Cowie], English rapper (Grime), born in Bow, London, England
Famous Deaths
- Alphonse "Tuffy" Leemans, American NFL fullback (NY Giants), dies of a heart attack at 66
- Paul Meurisse, actor (Diabolique, Truth, Suspects, Monocle), dies
Died in 1979 1979 Highlights
About January 19, 1979
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 45 years, 3 months and 7 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: Le Freak - Chic
#1 Song: Y.M.C.A. - Village People
